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Aki-no-nogeshi (Wild Lettuce)

Lactuca indica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Names in Other Languages

Korean Wang-go-deul-ppae-gi
Japanese Aki-no-nogeshi
French Gros Lastron
German chinesischer Salat
Portuguese alface-do-mato
Vietnamese Cây phât ken

Similar Species in Lactuca

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Ezo-murasaki-nigana
Lactuca sibirica
Least Concern
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Blue Lettuce
Lactuca tatarica
Not Evaluated
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Blue lettuce
Lactuca perennis
Not Evaluated
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Common Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca macrophylla
Not Evaluated
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Wild Lettuce
Lactuca inermis
Not Evaluated
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Prickly lettuce
Lactuca serriola
Least Concern
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pliant lettuce
Lactuca viminea
Not Evaluated
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Hairless Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca plumieri
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aki-no-nogeshi?
The scientific name of Aki-no-nogeshi is Lactuca indica. It belongs to the genus Lactuca.
Where does Aki-no-nogeshi live?
Aki-no-nogeshi is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Comoros, Laos, Madagascar, South Africa, Taiwan.
What family does Aki-no-nogeshi belong to?
Aki-no-nogeshi (Lactuca indica) belongs to the genus Lactuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Aki-no-nogeshi belong to?
Aki-no-nogeshi (Lactuca indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Aki-no-nogeshi?
The closest relatives of Aki-no-nogeshi in the genus Lactuca include Ezo-murasaki-nigana, Blue lettuce, Common Blue-sow-thistle, Wild Lettuce, Prickly lettuce.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Lactuca — 16 Species

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Aki-no-nogeshi
Lactuca indica
NE
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Ezo-murasaki-nigana
Lactuca sibirica
LC 🐾
Blue lettuce
Lactuca perennis
NE 🐾
Common Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca macrophylla
NE 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca inermis
NE 🐾
Prickly lettuce
Lactuca serriola
LC 🐾
pliant lettuce
Lactuca viminea
NE 🐾
Hairless Blue-sow-thistle
Lactuca plumieri
NE 🐾
Arrow-Leaved Lettuce
Lactuca canadensis
NE 🐾
Biennial Lettuce
Lactuca biennis
NE 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca quercina
EN 🐾
Wild Lettuce
Lactuca saligna
CR 🐾
Downy Lettuce
Lactuca hirsuta
NE 🐾
Acrid lettuce
Lactuca virosa
NE 🐾
Cultivated Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
NE 🐾
Blue Lettuce
Lactuca tatarica
NE
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